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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.56, 1,424.66 and 372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.56, 1,424.66 and 372.12 is: 558.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.56 : 1,424.66 = 372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.56/1,424.66 = 372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.56x = 1,424.66 × 372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.56x = 530,144.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,144.48/949.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.31

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